Diffuse finely nodular lesions of the esophagus

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1977 Apr;128(4):563-6. doi: 10.2214/ajr.128.4.563.

Abstract

Double contrast study of the esophagus revealed a variety of diffuse finely nodular lesions, some of which have not been adequately reported. Acanthosis nigricans, superficial spreading esophageal cancer, leukoplakia, moniliasis, and esophagitis were found to produce this appearance. Typical cases of the first three diseases are demonstrated and the differential diagnosis discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acanthosis Nigricans / diagnostic imaging
  • Acanthosis Nigricans / pathology
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Esophageal Diseases / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukoplakia / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography